The origin of the word barong is not clear. There are different theories about the origin of the word. One of them says that the word comes from the ancient Balinese language and it means "to play" or "to perform." This is the origin of the name of the genre of dance. It is believed that the first barong dancers were created to entertain the people of Bali with their unique style and skills. As the years passed by, the art of dance was influenced by the culture and the society. This is why the style and the skills of the barong dancers are also evolving with the changing culture of the country.

The most important element of the barong dance is the music. The music is used to give the movement a rhythm and a style. The music can be classified into two main categories: melodic and rhythmic. The melody is the primary component of the music. It gives the music a sense of harmony and a melody. The rhythm is the second component of the music. It gives the movement a sense of tempo and movement.